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1885 General US GRANT 1st ed President Military Biography CIVIL WAR Illustrated
1885 General US GRANT 1st ed President Military Biography CIVIL WAR Illustrated
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1885 General US GRANT 1st ed President Military Biography CIVIL WAR Illustrated



“Military and Civil Life of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant” by James Penny Boyd offers an extensive and illustrative exploration of Grants life, highlighting his military prowess, presidential tenure, and lasting impact on the American people. The book is profusely illustrated with 175 engravings, providing visual insight into key military figures, battle scenes, and moments from Grants presidency. Written in memoriam following Grants death, Boyd articulates his admiration for Grant, emphasizing his exceptional military skill, his role as a unifying figure in a time of national strife, and his ability to transform former adversaries into allies. Boyd also presents Grant as a paragon of strength and reconciliation, whose victories in battle were crucial not just for their immediate impact, but for their lasting contribution to national unity and peace. Lastly, the author also touches upon Grants post-presidential life, portraying him as a revered figure, admired by both friends and former foes, and highlights the universal sense of loss felt at his passing.



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BOYD, James P.



Military and Civil Life of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Leading Soldier of the Age; President of the United States; Loved and Honored American Citizen; the Worlds Most Distinguished Man. Illustrated.



Des Moines, Iowa: Banner Publishing Co., 1885. First Edition.



Details:

Collation: Complete

734

175 engravings (including frontispiece)

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Decorative green cloth

Size: ~8in X 6in (20.5cm x 15cm)



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